James Markus wrote:
Got a new to me fav. The 731st one made in 1969. No mirror lock up or mirror release button, but I use to own the famous Bronica S which some orchestras used as a percussion instrument - so it will be fine. I think the 55mm f3.5 with it's 100mm filter size is simply gorgeous. She ain't as refined as a Leica, but she's my new fav.
That is almost the exact camera that pulled me into doing photography on film four-five years ago. I had the same year, with the early film lugs on the bottom. Are you planning on any more lenses for it?
tile_86 wrote:
That is almost the exact camera that pulled me into doing photography on film four-five years ago. I had the same year, with the early film lugs on the bottom. Are you planning on any more lenses for it?
I actually got the 105mm f2.4 before the 6x7 body and used it on my 645's, Then the 55mm f3.5, and my last lens (I hope) is the late model 200mm f4 which I was shocked by how light and sharp it is.
James Markus wrote:
I actually got the 105mm f2.4 before the 6x7 body and used it on my 645's, Then the 55mm f3.5, and my last lens (I hope) is the late model 200mm f4 which I was shocked by how light and sharp it is.
Oh awesome! The 105mm is a fantastic lens, definitely my favorite for the 6x7. I also used the 200mm f4 and really liked it for the same reasons, though it was adapted on one of my 35mm cameras.
Here is my favorite. This is Etch A Sketch, my Leica MDa. I like to name my cameras as I get a feel for them, and I named it Etch A Sketch because I found that using it feels like using one of those. It came from a rather big MDa collection in Australia.
The finder is a 433/26 Albada sight; they're originally intended to be used as sports sights on the Contax II/III series with 50mm/135mm lenses. However, I don't actually see the framelines for these as I removed the glass magnifier in the folding assembly; I was able to get this for pretty cheap as that magnifier was in rough condition. Without the magnifier I am left with basically a centering aid that overlays a faint yellow haze onto what will be in the middle of my image.
I think this one is actually my favorite because it wasn't replaced in that spot by the camera that came after it, which hasn't happened before.
tile_86 wrote:
Those are some beautiful examples of those cameras!! I've rarely ever seen them so clean. What do you like about them? I will be picking up an SRT 201 this week.
Thanks! They have an almost "monolithic" feel to them. Very solid, no rattling, no delicate parts, no frills; they simply work extremely well! The top speed of my SRT 100 is only 1/500, so it's a bit limited if using high ISO film outdoors. My SRT 200's top speed is a little faster at 1/1000, so that makes it a bit more versatile. Overall they are great cameras!
snegron7 wrote:
Thanks! They have an almost "monolithic" feel to them. Very solid, no rattling, no delicate parts, no frills; they simply work extremely well! The top speed of my SRT 100 is only 1/500, so it's a bit limited if using high ISO film outdoors. My SRT 200's top speed is a little faster at 1/1000, so that makes it a bit more versatile. Overall they are great cameras!
That's great to hear about them, I'm excited to shoot with mine. Do you like the metering on them?
tile_86 wrote:
That's great to hear about them, I'm excited to shoot with mine. Do you like the metering on them?
Metering is adequate in daylight, but struggles in low light. Weincell batteries on them don't last very long (two/three weeks if you are lucky). Best thing to do is use a small hotshoe mounted light meter. Also, the FTb can use both older FL mount lenses (with stop down metering meaning the viewfinder darkens as you close the aperture ring on the lens), and newer FD mount lenses (make sure the aperture ring on the FD lens is NOT set to A when you mount it on the camera, or you will damage it).
Desmolicious wrote:
I always thought the RTS III was incredibly cool. It sucks your film.. who even thought of that?
It was being using in aerial cameras since the end of world War I or so.
I got that SRT 100 with 55mm f1.9 and that MD W Rokkor-X 28mm f2.8 yesterday! The SRT 200 with the MD 50mm f2.0 was from last month.
They are starting to compete with my Canon FT Ql and FTB for attention!
I’ve always had a soft spot for the SRT cameras. My Dad had one when I was a kid. I have a nice working black one, and a silver one which isn’t working. The shutter sure makes a racket though! Much louder than a Nikkormat. I am also not a fan of the always-on meter unless you turn it off with an inconvenient switch on the base.
snegron7 wrote:
Metering is adequate in daylight, but struggles in low light. Weincell batteries on them don't last very long (two/three weeks if you are lucky). Best thing to do is use a small hotshoe mounted light meter. Also, the FTb can use both older FL mount lenses (with stop down metering meaning the viewfinder darkens as you close the aperture ring on the lens), and newer FD mount lenses (make sure the aperture ring on the FD lens is NOT set to A when you mount it on the camera, or you will damage it).
andrewd01 wrote:
I’ve always had a soft spot for the SRT cameras. My Dad had one when I was a kid.
Some time around 19<mumble> (where <mumble> might be between 70 and 72 as far as I remember) we five siblings decided that dad needed a new camera. He had been using a Kodak rangefinder for at least as long my parents were married. They were married in February 1948 and his pictures, mostly slides, went back at least that far. So we all contributed to give dad a new SRT-101 for Christmas. He was, shall we say, not expecting it! DadsNewCamera
by James Muller, on Flickr
My dad's photography, both slides and printing, is why I play the game today. This pic always makes me smile (and I'm delighted that I got it right instead of missing it).
My youngest brother still has that camera. He told me the shutter started sticking, he got it fixed, but it started sticking again. Now it's a family heirloom.
jimmuller wrote:
Some time around 19<mumble> (where <mumble> might be between 70 and 72 as far as I remember) we five siblings decided that dad needed a new camera. He had been using a Kodak rangefinder for at least as long my parents were married. They were married in February 1948 and his pictures, mostly slides, went back at least that far. So we all contributed to give dad a new STR-101 for Christmas. He was, shall we say, not expecting it! https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55534440786_5641bc0f9f_c.jpgDadsNewCamera
by James Muller, on Flickr
My dad's photography, both slides and printing, is why I play the game today. This pic always makes me smile (and I'm delighted that I got it right instead of missing it).
My youngest brother still has that camera. He told me the shutter started sticking, he got it fixed, but it started sticking again. Now it's a family heirloom....Show more →
Great memories there! My Dad also had an SRT-101 which he traded for an X-300. I remember taking pictures on the X300 but not the SRT. Needless to say I own both cameras now. Picture of the SRT below. I also have one in silver that isn‘t working.
I think the 55mm f3.5 with it's 100mm filter size is simply gorgeous. She ain't as refined as a Leica, but she's my new fav.
